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  • Title: [Pelvic actinomycosis: two cases].
    Author: Mnif H, Krichen Makni S, Khabir A, Samet Fakhfakh I, Trabelsi K, Charfi S, Ellouze S, Sellami Boudawara T.
    Journal: Rev Med Interne; 2006 Dec; 27(12):946-9. PubMed ID: 16971025.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative granulomatous disease caused by different Actinomyces species, mostly bacillus: the Actinomyces israeli. The pelvis location of this infection is rare. OBSERVATIONS: We report two cases of actinomycosis that were diagnosed after the surgical treatment of a suspected ovarian tumor and a suspected acute peritonitis. Diagnosis in both cases was based on the histopathologic findings. CONCLUSION: The incidence of pelvic actinomycosis is increasing since 1960 related to the frequent use of intra uterine device. The clinical symptomatology is not specific, simulating a neoplastic or an inflammatory process. The treatment combines operative and antibiotic therapy.
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